[Histonet] BLTS - OT

Hey, I thought you meant that famous sandwich ...Bacon Lettuce and Tomato - guess it must be lunchtime On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 3:20 PM, Kathleen Jones wrote: > Hello Histonet > > I am wondering if anyone out there is familiar with the Barbeito-Lopez > Trichrome stain. I am using it to identify

RE: [Histonet] Iodine

Walgreens? From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of kristen arvidson Sent: Tue 9/29/2009 4:01 PM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] Iodine I recently found out I can no longer get iodine from my usual vendor. We use it for verhoff stain (we

RE: [Histonet] MUM 1 antibody

Hi Martha, We run MUM 1. We get it from Cell Marque and run it on our Ventana Benchmark XT. We use a tonsil control and our hemepath likes it just fine. I realize you're running the Bond. Don't know the particulars about protocols for the Bond. We incubate for 32 minutes at 37 degrees (if that

[Histonet] acid phosphatase in tissues in routine IHC

Hi histonetters, Around a month ago, I asked a question and did not get any answer, but I really would like to have any thoughts from you about the: "Would the presence of acid phosphatase in tissues cause non-specific background staining when doing routine immunoperoxidase staining -- DAB? If

[Histonet] microwave processing

Can someone let me know the recipe for the solution you make up yourself for processing instead of having to purchasing "Pro-Wave"?  By the way, I absolutely love my microwave processor from Milestone!  I am a Mohs tech and have now opened up a full path lab within our Dermatology practice.  I

[Histonet] Iodine

I recently found out I can no longer get iodine from my usual vendor.  We use it for verhoff stain (we do our stains by hand).  Any suggestions?? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listi

[Histonet] Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 70, Issue 38

Has anyone done any capillary staining using VVF?  If so, do you have a protocol that I could use? Thanks so much in advance! Jennifer Sipes Johns Hopkins University From: "histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent

[Histonet] test

Robbin Newlin Manager, Histology Core Facility Burnham Institute for Medical Research 10901 N Torrey Pines Rd. La Jolla, Ca 92037 858-646-3100 ext. 3556 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailm

RE: [Histonet] Voice Recognition

Let me know how this goes... I am very interested as well. Maria Katleba HT(ASCP) MS Queen of the Valley Medical Center Napa CA 94558 707-257-4076 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Knutson,

[Histonet] Re: formalin neutralization

The subject of formalin neutralization is mixed up with trade secrets and bureaucratic nonsense. John Kiernan posted a useful note about ammonia ten years ago: http://www.histosearch.com/histonet/Dec03/RE.HistonetFormaldehydeB.html and there is further useful material in our archives. Sodium bisul

[Histonet] GSTP antibody

Hi All, Is anyone out there familiar with GSTP antibody? Do you have any information such as, pretreatment, incubation time, vendors etc? Thanks, Jen ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mail

RE: [Histonet] formalin neutralization

What does your state require? New Hampshire requires to test with the test kit and if at zero we can drain dispose. The state also requires us to keep our test records for five years. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsou

RE: [Histonet] Voice Recognition

We are getting set to launch a Dragon system with a Voice Brooke interface at our lab. One of the questions that slipped by us when we were looking into the various systems was with synoptic reporting. Make sure the system you are looking into will interface with your software LIS to allow synopt

[Histonet] cytology core biopsy billing question

I am wondering how cytology core biopsies are billed in your facility. We accession our core biopsies as surgical specimens, and are having a lively discussion amongst our pathologist about how to bill for the adequacy for these specimens. Can we bill an 88329, Intraoperative Consultation for th

Re: [Histonet] formalin neutralization

Yes you can but prepare yourself for a surprise: you will almost always get a positive reaction! René J. --- On Tue, 9/29/09, Stephanie Weaver wrote: From: Stephanie Weaver Subject: [Histonet] formalin neutralization To: "histonet post" Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 11:25 AM For those

[Histonet] formalin neutralization

For those who are better at chemistry than I am: I have just purchased some Formalex Green to neutralize our waste 10% formalin for safe drain disposal. I noticed that I can also purchase a "test kit" that will tell me if the aldehydes are safely neutralized. Instead of that, couldn't I just

[Histonet] HT job opportunity

Hello HT career seekers. Great opportunity for someone who enjoys being a part of a team and wants to demonstrate their well honed Histo skills. This is a large, well known medical facility located in Ohio. Jeri Vitello OPS Search Group 574.633.1231 www.opssearchgroup.com j...@opssearchgroup.com

[Histonet] MUM 1 antibody

I have been asked by my hematopathologist to work up MUM 1 antibody. Does anyone have any suggestions as far as vendor? Any additional advice for the Bond stainer would also be appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help. Martha Ward Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center __

[Histonet] Entry level Histology position San Diego

Job Description GNF is currently seeking a Scientific Associate to join the Histology group Job Summary Performs routine, special staining and complex procedures necessary in preparing specimens of animal tissue in a research environment. Qualifications Associate's degree in a biologica

Re: [Histonet] Oscar

Hi Joe. I had never thought of the name as related to Hollywood! Funny. Actually the name stands for Our Second Cytokeratin Antibody Rocks! A bit of path humor (or at least Dr. Gown tried to be humorous!). We are truly a bit silly sometimes. Hope everyone has a good week. We are into the rainy Fa

[Histonet] BLTS

Hello Histonet I am wondering if anyone out there is familiar with the Barbeito-Lopez Trichrome stain. I am using it to identify early myocardial infarction. My damaged tissue is showing up, but it is very subtle. The papers I've read show the necrotic myofibers 'popping' out as yellow, whereas mi

[Histonet] Voice Recognition

Hello fellow Histonetters - I could use some advice from those who have voice recognition in place at their labs. We are having an online demo given to us soon and I could use some help on any pertinent questions that should be addressed. Are there any concerns that I should be asking about? Woul